▲ Major wildfire near -8.42, 17.24

Satellite-detected wildfire near -8.42, 17.24: 628 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 22814 MW, estimated affected area ~73 km², fire intensifying.

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
10/08 00:00 UTC	17	24
10/08 06:00 UTC	75	2 222
10/08 12:00 UTC	285	15 545
11/08 00:00 UTC	10	13
11/08 12:00 UTC	233	4 994
11/08 18:00 UTC	3	4
12/08 00:00 UTC	5	12

Estimated consequences

• Affected area: about 73 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
• Intensity: peak of 399.2 MW on a single detection; the fire is currently intensifying (comparing the last two 6-hour periods).
• Smoke: current PM2.5 fine particles over the area: loading… (CAMS / Copernicus). Above 55 µg/m³, air is considered unhealthy.
• Observed activity: from 10/08 00:24 UTC to 12/08 00:05 UTC (48-hour rolling window).

Automatic estimates derived from satellite detections. Precise assessments (evacuations, damage, official areas) are the responsibility of local authorities. In an emergency call your local emergency number.